Dry Eye Treatment

A FULLY CUSTOMIZED TREATMENT PLAN

We’ll Help You Get Relief

After you’ve completed your comprehensive dry eye assessment and discussed the results with your doctor, a complete treatment plan and course of action will be outlined. The relief of dry eye requires a commitment by you and your doctor to the treatment plan. Patience is required as the elimination of symptoms may not take full effect for a few months.

Components of a Successful Treatment Plan

Dry eye disease is caused by many factors, it is chronic and requires multiple treatment options. Listed below are just some of the options that your doctor may recommend for you.

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EYE DROPS

The sheer number of eye drops available to patients is often times overwhelming. Our network doctors have done their research and selected several types and brands of drops that are friendly to the surface of the eye but at the same time provide the relief patients are looking for. Eye drops vary in the type of lubricating agent they contain, how thick or viscous they are and if they have preservatives or not. Some of the more common brands we use include:

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LID HYGIENE

The eyelids play a crucial role in keeping the eyes moist and comfortable. It is here that the meibomian glands produce oil that coats the surface of the eye. If there is debris along the eye lashes and the margin of the eye lid, this can impede the eyes natural oil production. Keeping this area clean goes along way to keeping your eyes moist and comfortable.

HOME THERAPIES

Most times patients are required to make modifications to their home or work environments That may include changing the humidity level at home, taking breaks from digital devices and sometimes even modifying dietary intake. Dietary supplements such as Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce the inflammatory impacts for dry eye and help boost the natural oil layer on the surface of the eye.

Sound Complicated? Our Doctors Are Here to Help!

Your eye doctor will walk you through your fully customized treatment plan, explain each component and monitor you frequently to help ensure compliance and make changes as necessary.